Simple Tips for Parents & Educators

The ultimate goal, both, parents and educators are working for, is to render children with autism as independent as possible. We look far ahead, and picture them as adults, living independently, without the need of having us around. The best thing to do is to start the process as early as possible. Early intervention assures us of better results.

Parents, if you are in doubt that your child might be on the autism spectrum, please don’t hesitate. Go check with professionals the soonest possible. Start with your physician, and you’ll be guided to proceed in the right direction. The diagnosis is now possible at a very young age. At eighteen months already, you can find out about the truth. So, don’t wait.

We, adults, at home and at school should work on teaching living skills, or what I prefer to call survival skills.

Here are some examples.

Teach money, weight and capacity the earliest possible. At school we start teaching these subjects in third grade only. Parents shouldn’t wait. Make it fun, make it a game. Use manipulative and tangible objects and toys. Take your child with you to the grocery store, and have her/him help you choose the meals and ingredients. It is a good opportunity to apply what you taught her/him about money, weight, capacity, and all kinds of foods. You’ll probably help your child discover other foods she/he never wanted to try. Exposure is important. It broadens the mind and opens doors to new learning opportunities.

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Nadia Shanab holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering. After joining the Cupertino School District, she discovered the captivating world of Special Education. Inspired by her work for the autism community, she created the blog autism-tips.com. Teaching children on the autism spectrum is her real passion and reward. She lives with her family in Cupertino, California.